Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described the claim by former President John Dramani Mahama that the nationwide roll-out of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme is causing hardships as untenable and not supported by the facts. Dr. Bawumia noted the hardships and suffering of Ghanaians during the tenure of the former president and … The post Even without Free SHS

The death toll in Sri Lanka has soared to 290 after a wave of blasts hit churches and luxury hotels across the country on Sunday. Police said 24 people had been arrested, but it is not yet known who carried out the attacks. About 500 people are injured and at least 35 foreigners are among … The post Sri Lanka attacks death toll soars to 290 after bombings hit

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has been indicted by prosecutors in Japan on a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust. It is the fourth charge brought against Mr Ghosn and relates to the alleged misuse of company funds. The 65-year-old is in detention in Tokyo and his lawyers have applied for bail. Mr Ghosn, … The post Nissan ex-boss Ghosn hit with fresh charges appeared first on

The Asafo Market in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, went up in flame for the second time within 24 hours, ravaging properties running into thousands of cedis. Over 200 shops have been burnt into ashes in the second inferno that hit the market on Easter Sunday. Read: Several shops burned in Asafo market inferno This … The post Photos: Fire guts Asafo market again, over 200

The Asafo Market in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, went up in flame for the second time within 24 hours, ravaging properties running into thousands of cedis. Over 200 shops have been burnt into ashes in the second inferno that hit the market on Easter Sunday. This adds to three, the fire outbreaks that have … The post Fire guts Asafo market again, over 200 shops affected appeared

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for a spirit of a resurrected and resurgent Ghana united by a common heritage and peace. He said the presence of the Awomefia of Anlo state, Torgbui Sri III and his kinsmen at the Akwasidaekese, the first ever, provided a clear sign of a new state that … The post Let’s not allow political differences to undermine

Many Ghanaians have commended the National Chief Imam of Ghana for worshipping with Christians at the Christ the King Parish, in Accra, on Easter Sunday. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu’s gesture is ahead of the celebration on his 100th birthday celebration, on Tuesday, April 23. “He is simply phenomenal – Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu!” a middle-aged Christian woman … The post Ghanaians

The streets of Gyakiti, located within the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern region came to life Saturday night when the Onua FM Easter show team took over with a street jam. For over five hours, hundreds of Easter revelers from Accra, Kumasi, Gyakiti and its neighbouring towns were treated to one hit tune after the … The post [Photos] Onua FM shuts down Gyakiti with Easter street

Everton produced a thrilling display to outclass a woeful Manchester United at Goodison Park and expose all the problems facing Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United face a fight to secure a Premier League top-four place and Champions League football next season after 90 minutes which were little other than torture against a rampant … The post Everton put four past woeful Man Utd appeared

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League but were made to work hard for victory at relegation-threatened Cardiff City. Jurgen Klopp’s side had to be patient as they dominated a dogged Cardiff side, who had chances of their own to cause an upset. Liverpool made the breakthrough in spectacular fashion, as Georginio Wijnaldum … The post Liverpool beat Cardiff to reclaim top spot

Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won a run-off election to become the country’s next president by a landslide, exit polls suggest. The polls give him more than 70% support. He dominated the first round of voting three weeks ago when 39 candidates were on the ticket. Mr Zelensky challenged incumbent president Petro Poroshenko. Mr Poroshenko … The post Comedian ‘wins Ukrainian presidency’

Mr Ringo Cass Akurugu Azumah, a High Court Judge who was sacked from office, has been found dead in his house in Sakumono Estates, Tema, on Friday. Neighbours believe he died about week ago due to the near decomposition of his body. The police had to force his door open after reports of foul odour … The post Sacked High Court judge found dead in his Sakumono residence appeared

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu chalked a historic first, Sunday, as he joined Christians to mark the remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The National Chief Imam accompanied by some Muslim clerics and leaders worshipped with the congregation at Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra on Easter Sunday. This enviable … The post Chief Imam in

Fire has razed down some shops at the Kumasi Asafo Market, just a day after another fire gutted some parts of the Kumasi Central market. City authorities have expressed worry about the incidents at the two major markets in the metropolis. They have appealed to traders to ensure no naked fire is left behind at … The post Several shops burned in Asafo market inferno appeared first on

In recent times, the behaviour and utterances of some Gospel musicians has left much to be desired and given rise to criticisms about how they must carry themselves. For some critics, they are representatives of Christ and Christianity does not allow for certain attitudes but Gospel musician, Rose Adjei has stated that not every one … The post Not every Gospel artiste is a Christian –

My Dearest Otumfuo On the grand occasion of the 20th anniversary of your enstoolment on the Golden Stool, as the 16th Asantehene, let me together with our children, congratulate you on your silver achievements and for being the wonderful, loving and dependable husband, father and grandfather to us all. When I reflect on the early … The post Lovely: Message from

At least 137 people have been killed and hundreds more injured in explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, police and hospital sources say. At least seven blasts were reported. Three churches in Negombo, Batticaloa and Colombo’s Kochchikade district were targeted during Easter services. The Shangri-La, Kingsbury, Cinnamon Grand and a fourth hotel, all … The post Sri

About 200 persons have been prosecuted for various sanitation related offences as government wages war against indiscriminate disposal of refuse, which is a major cause of floods in the capital. The prosecution were done between January and April 2019 at the two main sanitation courts at Abeka and La. Chief Executive of Accra Metropolitan Assembly, … The post Accra Mayor warns

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs has called for the input of Ghanaians in the vigilantism and related offence Bill which has been laid before parliament for consideration. President Akufo-Addo has caused an anti-vigilantism and related offences bill to be laid before Parliament while the NDC and the NPP are also … The post Parliament

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will be staying at Juventus “1000%” after the club won an eighth consecutive Serie A title with victory over Fiorentina. Massimiliano Allegri’s side, who failed at the first attempt with a 2-1 loss at SPAL last week, fell behind after a Nikola Milenkovic opener. Alex Sandro equalised with a brilliant flicked header in … The post Juventus seal eighth